Adoption is the legal process that involves transferring the care of a child from biological parents to adoptive parents. Partners or individuals may choose adoption to raise children for various reasons. Similarly, an adopted person might go through phases when they wonder why their biological parents put them up for adoption. They also might experience confusion regarding the presence or absence of their biological parents in their life.
Available Treatment Options
Therapy for those involved in the adoption process aims to address emotions surrounding the experience. Therapists using therapeutic interventions may include a detailed look at the person’s past and how adoption affected them. Children who have been in the foster care system or were adopted may benefit from Play and Art therapies, which give them a creative outlet to express emotions.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Adoption
Inevitably, life presents challenges and difficulties which can take many different forms. Sometimes people seek out therapy for very specific reasons: perhaps a major life transition has become overwhelming, or certain patterns within a relationship are starting to take a toll. Pressures in a particular setting, whether at school, at work, or at home, may be feeling too difficult to navigate...
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I am so glad that you have taken the steps to start looking for therapy. Whatever is going on in your life, I can help you navigate to where you want to be. You may be feeling stressed or anxious, or even depressed. You may be struggling in your relationships. No matter what is going on, I am here to be open and nonjudgmental so please reach out! My name is Brenda, and I am a Clinical Licensed...
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**Not currently accepting new clients**I have worked in various settings as a therapeutic training and support staff member of IHT, outpatient therapist, intensive in-home therapist, and clinical supervisor. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adult/adult populations, mostly in an individual setting. Every individual and family is unique, therefore, one model does not ...
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Tamera Fenton is a licensed professional clinical counselor, national certified counselor and registered play therapist. She received her master's degree in human services and counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. She has experience working with clients ages 2 to 75 in private practice, comprehensive care centers and therapeutic foster care. Her treatment specialty areas include attention...
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile to learn about me and my style as a counselor. I am an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) working toward full licensure to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). I practice from a person-centered and holistic approach, considering a client's emotional, social, spiritual and physical healt...
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Jeff enjoys working with children, adults, couples and families. He also has a special interest in working with soldiers, military families and veterans. Jeff uses Play Therapy with children ages 3-10 years old. Mr. Klein helps clients set goals that are the most meaningful to them. He helps people overcome blocks to their growth and development, and bring balance and enhanced well being into...
My name is Tina Stewart. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist having received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Simpson University, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at National University. I have been licensed with the State of California since 2015. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and their families. I also have experience working with...
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